Description
Vegan Lemon Sweet Rolls are the perfect way to brighten your morning or add a sweet touch to any meal. These rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, making them an irresistible treat for everyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. Filled with homemade lemon curd and drizzled with tangy lemon icing, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus that elevates your breakfast or snack time. Simple to prepare with straightforward steps, these rolls are a fantastic choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or warm them up for a cozy indulgence later in the day!
Ingredients
- Dairy-free butter
- Dairy-free milk
- Caster sugar
- Active dry yeast
- Plain flour
- Lemons (juice and zest)
- Coconut milk (cream)
- Cornflour/cornstarch
Instructions
- Melt dairy-free butter in a mixing bowl, then stir in dairy-free milk and caster sugar. Add active dry yeast and let it froth for 5 minutes.
- Gradually mix in plain flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, combine lemon zest, juice, coconut cream, caster sugar, cornflour, and optional turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; let cool.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the cooled lemon curd filling evenly, roll tightly, and cut into pieces.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with lemon icing after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg